Alison and Julian....

Yesterday, I had the great fortune to have not one, but two photo shoots.  I was SO excited!!

I met Alison years ago through work and I was thrilled to be asked to take pictures of her and her son Julian.  Julian is in kindergarten, just lost his first tooth, and believe me, he is ALL action.  If Julian would have had it his way, he would have jumped off the couch for an entire hour, and simply had me take shots of his mid-air moves. (which were pretty darn good, by the way!)  But fortunately, we were able to convince him to stop long enough for a few other poses too.  Julian is an absolute charmer, and clearly a man with a thousand faces.

And that smile....don't get me started. 

Sneak peek....

After my session with Alison and Julian, I had the privilege of meeting baby Anthony. Oh my.... He was as sweet as can be.

More pictures in the next day or so, but I couldn't resist posting at least one.





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Hope....

Yesterday afternoon it was 52 degrees and sunny. Today, we still had that bright blue sky, but it was back to 20 degrees, with a wicked wind.

Tulips give me hope!

The best ever...

Today is my sister's birthday....

"Happy Birthday Annie!!!"

As I've shared before, Annie is a Peace Corps Volunteer in Rwanda, teaching biology, English, and physical education. (She's still trying to figure out how she got that last gig...)  Check our her blog.

I spoke with Annie earlier today and she reports a fabulous day. Dinner with friends (including cake) and lots of emails and messages from home....pretty much what we'd all want for our birthday!!  I couldn't be happier!!


Aunt Annie, this is for you.... Messages directly from Henry, Anna and TJ.!  



This is the only picture I could get with the three sitting still.  Well almost sitting still. Four quick clicks, and then the Legos were calling them.  But, know that they were singing "Happy Birthday Dear Aunt Annie...." as they ran off!!



Anna wrote this one.  According to her, it says "Aunt Annie.  Happy Birthday.  I miss you in Africa. You are old. I love you ttthhhhiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiissssssssssss much."



Then Anna asked if we could send you flowers.  This picture is the next best thing.



I think this one says it all.



So my dear, we send all our love to you in Rwanda. I'm glad you had a fabulous day. You deserve the best.

Remember: love is love is love, no matter where you are!